Best Researcher Award
Mamoni Banerjee
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Mamoni Banerjee is a researcher associated with agricultural and biological sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Her research profile encompasses sustainable food systems, agricultural decision-making, organic food consumption, biopesticide adoption, food supply chains, and functional food research. Her indexed record comprises 41 documents, 323 citations, and an h-index of 11. [1]
Abstract
Mamoni Banerjee’s research portfolio reflects an interdisciplinary focus on sustainable agriculture, food systems, farmer behavior, consumer behavior, and functional food applications. Recent publications address life-cycle carbon accounting and waste valorisation in litchi supply chains, organic food consumption in India, biopesticide adoption, and the bioactivity and functional applications of Costus pictus. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Keywords
- Sustainable food systems
- Agricultural sustainability
- Organic food consumption
- Biopesticide adoption
- Food supply chains
Introduction
Research addressing agricultural sustainability increasingly connects production practices with consumer behavior, environmental accounting, resource recovery, and food functionality. Banerjee’s recent work fits within this broad research landscape by examining agricultural and food-system questions through empirical studies, reviews, and sustainability-oriented approaches. Her publication record provides evidence of engagement with both behavioral and environmental dimensions of food and agriculture.
Research Profile
The research profile combines agricultural sustainability with studies of human behavior and food-related decision-making. The 2025 study on organic food consumption investigates factors influencing consumer behavior in India, while research on biopesticide adoption considers behavioral theories alongside government initiatives. [3] [4] This combination indicates a research agenda spanning production, adoption, consumption, and sustainable food-system transitions.
Research Contributions
Recent contributions include life-cycle carbon accounting and waste valorisation within litchi supply chains, providing a sustainability-oriented perspective on food production and resource use. [2] Other work examines behavioral drivers of organic food consumption and biopesticide adoption in India. [3] [4] A review of medicinal insulin plant bioactivities further extends the portfolio toward functional food research. [5]
Publications
- Life cycle carbon accounting and waste valorisation in litchi supply chains for climate-resilient food systems — Sustainable Food Technology, 2026. [2]
- Identifying the factors influencing consumption behavior toward organic food: an empirical study in India — Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2025. [3]
- Bridging behavioral theories and government initiatives: understanding the drivers of biopesticide adoption among farmers in India — Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 2025. [4]
- Synergies of bioactivities, mechanisms, dietary factors and functional food applications of medicinal insulin plant (Costus pictus D.): a review — International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024. [5]
Research Impact
The indexed profile records 41 documents, 323 citations, and an h-index of 11. [1] The publication themes also connect agricultural research with climate resilience, sustainable consumption, biological crop protection, and functional foods. These areas are relevant to ongoing efforts to improve resource efficiency and sustainability across food and agricultural systems.
Award Suitability
The documented research profile provides evidence relevant to consideration for a Best Researcher Award within the International Forensic Scientist Awards framework, particularly through its publication activity, citation record, and multidisciplinary agricultural and food-system research. The assessment should be considered alongside the award’s formal eligibility criteria and any independent review procedures.
Conclusion
Mamoni Banerjee’s documented scholarly record demonstrates sustained research activity in agricultural and biological sciences, with recent work addressing sustainable food systems, farmer and consumer behavior, biopesticides, supply-chain sustainability, and functional foods. The combination of indexed research output and interdisciplinary subject coverage provides a substantive basis for academic recognition and further scholarly evaluation.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mamoni Banerjee, Author ID 57211580670. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57211580670
- Royal Society of Chemistry. (2026). Life cycle carbon accounting and waste valorisation in litchi supply chains for climate-resilient food systems. Sustainable Food Technology.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5FB00519A
- Taylor & Francis. (2025). Identifying the factors influencing consumption behavior toward organic food: an empirical study in India. Cogent Food & Agriculture.
https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2565381
- Cambridge University Press. (2025). Bridging behavioral theories and government initiatives: understanding the drivers of biopesticide adoption among farmers in India. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems.
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742170525100070
- Wiley. (2024). Synergies of bioactivities, mechanisms, dietary factors and functional food applications of medicinal insulin plant (Costus pictus D.): a review. International Journal of Food Science and Technology.
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.17588
